Eastman Custom Builds?

[sprucedup]

Given that Eastman does a fair amount of their manufacturing process by hand, do they ever build custom models? Are dealers able to put in special orders for a spec outside of their standard line?

They build very quality instruments, so I'm curious to know if they'd ever throw on some premium or unique woods for a dealer.

[teleamp]

Ask Eric Schoenberg. If you order in quantity, you can probably have your own brand made...

[mrkpower]

I know you can order any their models even the discontinued ones from the dealer according to Eastman's website, but for further options, I doubt.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Eastman has built us some custom runs in the past, like our E5, and E15-SS models, but currently they are not excepting custom orders.

[CRM]

Originally Posted by teleamp

Ask Eric Schoenberg. If you order in quantity, you can probably have your own brand made...

I think you have Eastman mixed up with Recording King

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by sprucedup

Given that Eastman does a fair amount of their manufacturing process by hand, do they ever build custom models? Are dealers able to put in special orders for a spec outside of their standard line?

They build very quality instruments, so I'm curious to know if they'd ever throw on some premium or unique woods for a dealer.

Hi su…

You'd want to know what 'custom' means. For manufactured guitars, it often means the level of bling, not customization which results in sonic changes (for the better).

Things which make a difference to players like neck profile, nut width, shaved/scalloped or shifted bracing, side ports, and back/side or top wood variances are often not offered by manufacturers.

[mikealpine]

I have a custom AC 512, all-mahogany. When I was looking to buy it, I actually wanted a larger all-mahogany and asked about doing that as a custom. As Ted said, they was told they won't. Out of curiosity, what are you looking for?